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Wich means head in Dholuo. This piece is in an unusual timing for Nyatiti music which is amplified by the deep texture of double bass to create more intimacy. It explores the tension between identity and time. Can these two elements function independently? How far can we travel back to the past and collect every piece that makes us who we are now? It is about knowledge/tradition passed on and is symbolised by the question...
Omera odi igero nadi?
My Friends, how did you build your house?

Thu Tinda!!!

lyrics

Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga wiye,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga dala,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga wiye,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga dala,

Omera odi igero nadi? x2
Omera oda agero e lwanda x2

Moja mbili tatu… x3
Achiel ariyo adek… x3
One two three… x3

Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga wiye,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga dala,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga wiye,
Kar goyo thum ka dwaroga dala,

Thu Tinda!!!

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from KWEChE, released August 4, 2021
Credits
Nyatiti, gara, ongeng’o (ring), shakers, vocals: Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno.
Double bass: John Pope.

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Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno Kisumu, Kenya

Kenyan born multiinstrumentalist singer songwriter, Rapasa blesses us with his unique sound inspired from traditional East African music and distinctive otherworldly voice. His principal instrument, the Nyatiti, is an eight string lyre from Western Kenya. He has in depth understanding of traditional Nyatiti music and is able to place it in the context of today’s music landscape.
Thu Tinda!!!
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